Question

add the sentence that best establishes the topic of the paragraph.
plentiful sponge beds were discovered in the area in the early 1900s, and tarpon springs soon became a major exporter of the sponges, which were used as cleaning tools. as demand for the sponges grew, skilled divers came from greece to help develop the trade. over time, greek shops and restaurants opened to serve the growing community of sponge divers. tourism grew as travelers came to try greek food and witness the bustling activity at the docks. todays visitors to tarpon springs can still watch the unloading of sea sponges from fishing boats and purchase them for use.
tarpon springs, florida, is a community of about twenty - six thousand people located just north of tampa.
the city of tarpon springs, florida, includes greek stores and restaurants that serve as a draw for tourists.
for over a century, the coastal city of tarpon springs, florida, has been known for a natural resource submerged just offshore.
due to the beauty of its coastal ecosystem, tarpon hills in florida has attracted both artists and scientists to its shores.

Explanation:

This sentence introduces Tarpon Springs, ties to its century-long connection to underwater natural resources (sponges), which directly aligns with the paragraph's focus on the sponge trade, Greek community growth, and tourism stemming from this industry. The other options either only cover basic demographics, a narrow part of the topic, or reference the wrong location.

Answer:

For over a century, the coastal city of Tarpon Springs, Florida, has been known for a natural resource submerged just offshore.